James is from Chesapeake, Virginia. He earned a bachelor's degree from James Madison University and a law degree from the University of Richmond.

James is a partner at the law firm Basnight, Kinser, Leftwich & Nuckolls, P.C.

James is currently a Virginia State Delegate, Representing District 90. He was first elected in 2013 and is serving his sixth term.

As of September 17, 2025, James A. "Jay" Leftwich, Jr.’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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As a delegate, introduced HB 2194, which makes it a crime to communicate written or electronic threats of violence.

Supports enhanced school safety measures, including mandatory safety training, expert review of school designs, and the use of technology for security, while encouraging retired law enforcement to take on school security roles.

Supports enhanced school safety measures, including mandatory safety training, expert review of school designs, and the use of technology for security.

As a House Delegate, sponsored HB 2282 to improve training for school counselors and nurses to better identify child victims of human trafficking.

As a delegate, supported legislation to improve training for school counselors and nurses to better identify child victims of human trafficking.

- As a delegate, introduced HB 2194, which makes it a crime to communicate written or electronic threats of violence.
- Supports enhanced school safety measures, including mandatory safety training, expert review of school designs, and the use of technology for security.
- As a delegate, supported legislation to improve training for school counselors and nurses to better identify child victims of human trafficking.

Public Safety

Advocated for restoring lottery funds for public education.

- Advocated for restoring lottery funds for public education.

Education

Supports legislation to improve opioid prescription practices, enhance provider information sharing, and establish training standards to reduce addiction risk.

- Supports legislation to improve opioid prescription practices, enhance provider information sharing, and establish training standards to reduce addiction risk.

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James A. "Jay" Leftwich, Jr.

James A. “Jay” Leftwich, Jr. has been rooted in Chesapeake his entire life. After graduating from Chesapeake Public Schools, Jay furthered his education at James Madison University then obtained his J.D. from the T.C. Williams School of Law at the University of Richmond. Jay returned to Chesapeake to launch his career and is a Partner at Basnight, Kinser, Leftwich & Nuckolls, P.C., where he has been since 1988. Jay successfully won election to the Virginia House of Delegates in 2013 to represent the 90th District, which is located in Chesapeake. He currently serves on the following committees: Courts of Justice, General Laws, and Counties, Cities and Towns.

Believes flooding and resiliency programs should be funded through Virginia's biennial budget process.

Supports access to abortion care without a week-based limit, emphasizing it as a private medical decision between patient and provider.

As of September 17, 2025, James A. "Jay" Leftwich, Jr. did not have a website or any information online.

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